Air fryer teriyaki chicken thighs
The star of this air fryer teriyaki chicken thighs recipe is a delicious marinade that's easy to make with a handful of Asian cooking staples! Simple ingredients like soy, sugar, ginger and garlic combine to create a teriyaki sauce that has big umami flavors and just the right amount of sweetness. Pair marinated and air fried bone-in and skin-on thighs with rice and veggies for a delicious weeknight meal that's ready in under an hour!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- ½ cup Soy Sauce
- ¼ cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Mirin* Japanese sweet rice wine
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar optional for a slight tang
- ¼ cup White Sugar or Brown Sugar adjust based on your preference for sweetness
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Grated Ginger
- 1-2 cloves Garlic minced
Instructions
- Add all ingredients in to the bowl.
- Marinate thighs for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook at 380 degrees for 17-20 minutes
Notes
*store bought teriyaki sauce can be used as well
Nutrition is provided for boneless skinless chicken thighs and is approximate.
Leftovers and reheating:
- Place teriyaki chicken thighs leftovers in the airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze leftovers. For that use freezer safe plastic nag or container. Freezer for up to 6 months.
- Reheat in the air fryer or microwave until heated through. To make the skin crispy again you can add couple minutes in the air fryer at 400 degrees or broil in the oven, Do not forget to wipe extra moister from the skin before reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 1786mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 2mg
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